Rachael Lowe

Rachael Lowe is Co-Founder and Executive Director of Physiopedia. A physiotherapist and technology specialist Rachael has been working with Physiopedia since 2008 to create a resource that provides universal access to physiotherapy knowledge as well as a platform for connecting and educating the global physiotherapy profession.

Modified Total-Body Recumbent Stepper Exercise Test for Assessing Peak Oxygen Consumption in People With Chronic Stroke

September 5, 2008October 12, 2022 by Rachael Lowe

Billinger, S. A, Tseng, B. Y, Kluding, P. M

The purpose of this study was to quantitatively assess the validity and feasibility of a modified exercise test using a total-body recumbent stepper (mTBRS-XT) in individuals after stroke. 11 participants performed 2 maximal-effort graded exercise tests on separate days using the mTBRS-XT and a cycle ergometer exercise protocol to assess cardiorespiratory fitness. A strong relationship existed between the mTBRS-XT and the cycle ergometer exercise test for Vo₂peak and peak HR . Mean VO₂peak was significantly higher for the mTBRS-XT compared with the cycle ergometer exercise protocol.

The mTBRS-XT may be a safe, feasible, and valid exercise test to obtain measurements of Vo₂peak in people with stroke. Health care professionals may use the mTBRS-XT to prescribe aerobic exercise based on Vo₂peak values for individuals with mild to severe deficits after stroke.

Physical Therapy, 4 Sept 2008, online article ahead of print

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